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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The North Texas Chapter of the International Code |
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Council has received an International Code Council Chapter Merit |
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Award in recognition of its commitment to building safety and fire |
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prevention; and |
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WHEREAS, The International Code Council develops the codes |
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used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including |
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homes and schools, that are commonly adopted by U.S. cities, |
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counties, and states; and |
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WHEREAS, Representing some 500 members from more than 130 |
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municipal jurisdictions and 40 industries, the North Texas Chapter |
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of the International Code Council provides a forum in which members |
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can stay current on building safety industry news, network with |
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colleagues, and engage in training opportunities; the chapter's |
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receipt of a merit award specifically acknowledges its work with |
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the North Texas Council of Governments to ensure consistent code |
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adoption and to monitor legislation relating to building and |
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construction; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks in part to the dedicated efforts of the |
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International Code Council, the United States enjoys some of the |
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highest standards of building safety in the world, and the North |
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Texas Chapter contributes immeasurably to the protection of |
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countless Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the North Texas Chapter of the |
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International Code Council on its receipt of an International Code |
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Council Chapter Merit Award and extend to its officers and members |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the North Texas Chapter of the International Code |
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Council as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |